Alport syndrome is a human hereditary glomerulonephritis which results in end-stage renal failure (ESRF) in most cases. It is caused by mutations in any one of the collagen alpha3(IV), alpha4(IV), or… (More)

Matrix metalloproteinases are matrix degrading enzymes implicated in many biological processes, including development and inflammation. Gelatinase B (gelB; also known as MMP-9) is expressed in the… (More)